Top 10 Scuba & Snorkeling in Cape Town Central, Western Cape

September 19, 2021 Alida England

Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
Restaurants in Cape Town Central

1. Cape Diver

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Cape Diver

Cape Diver in Cape Town offers SCUBA dive adventures. We offer a range of courses from beginner to divemaster and all scuba courses are approved by PADI.

2. HoneyBadger Travel & Tours

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HoneyBadger Travel & Tours

HoneyBadger Travel & Tours is a travel & tour operator based in South Africa & Botswana specializing in tailor-made Tours, Trips and Transfers across Southern Africa.

3. Ocean Experiences

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Ocean Experiences

Ocean Experiences is your One Stop PADI 5* Scuba Dive & Freediving Centre based in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. We are a Aqualung Partner centre offering Aqualung & Apeks diving equipment as well as Suunto Dive Computers. We offer a full range of PADI dive courses (from beginner to professional levels), Shore, Boat & Yacht dive trips & packages and South African & International Trips.

4. Trail Tuned Tours

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Trail Tuned Tours

We are a small private tour operator based in Cape Town. We have been involved in Adventure Travel and Tourism for over 10 years. Our goal is to not just provide our guests with a tour but a "life experience" that will stay with them forever. We focus on personalised quality adventure travel experiences that will leave you with an unquenchable thirst for adventure.

5. FCM Tours

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FCM Tours

We are a well established inbound operator with our own fleet of vehicles catering for small or large groups. Our base of operations is situated only 15 minutes away from Cape Town International Airport. We specialise in the Western Cape region and we are partnered with established businesses throughout South Africa which means we are able to provide you with a wholistic South African experience

6. Good Hope Adventures

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Good Hope Adventures

Cape Town is world famous for the majestic beauty of Table Mountain which seems to embrace the City in rocky arms and seeing tourists and residents alike walking around her streets looking up at the spectacular sight is a common occurrence. Let well known is that there is another, mostly overlooked, but fascinating realm to explore in Cape Town right under her centuries old streets. Full Circle was privileged to be shown some of these tunnels by Matt Weisse of Good Hope Adventures and what an enlightening adventure it proved to be! If anyone loves Cape Town and/or its history whether you’re a resident of or visitor to the City a few hours with Matt in Cape Town’s tunnels will reveal the City to you in a whole new light and I’m not just speaking about the headlamp you must bring along with you. Matt provides a truly amazing historical look at Cape Town unlike any person or tour I have ever listened to or been on. He is passionate, incredibly well-researched and informed and is a veritable walking encyclopedia on the history of Cape Town as a City. The Tunnel Tour is worth it simple to listen to Matt! His talk will leave Capetonians proud and horrified at the same time. The next time you drive into town along Strand Street passed the Castle, look to your left at the Castle wall and think about the fact that ships used to moor where you are driving and your car would be under water. There is not enough space to go into the history of the City’s tunnels here but they basically began as canals built in various stages as the City’s waste water system that used to flush into Table Bay. When, like most larger European cities at the time, the canals became overwhelmed by the bourgeoning population there were epidemic outbreaks and the City’s leaders acted quite quickly and chose to cover up the canals. Over time the waste water system was updated and improved until now most of these old water canals lie unused beneath the City, although Mountain and spring water does still flow through them into the sea. Surprisingly, the tunnels are remarkably ‘clean’ and you are unlikely to see a single sewer rat although there is a faint ‘musty’ smell in some places. You are more likely to see groups of cockroaches which are unexpectedly inactive and just seem to collect in family groups. Most are the normal colour but the odd one may be white. Not all the tunnels are old sewers however, and there is an old Post Office Tunnel, some ‘secret’ tunnels for military purposes and even some old bank vaults and old private tunnels. It really is fascinating to see the old brick and stone work and recognize the various periods of construction as pointed out by Matt. It is quite staggering how much the City has changed since the first white settlers landed here and it is equally impressive to see all the hand-formed stone-masonry which is as good as it was 300 years ago! Tunnel Tours are not only of interest to history buffs and tourists though. They are a great place for business to hold corporate team-building and motivational events. There are too many tunnels and things to see in one day and we will very definitely be going back for further explorations… it really is that interesting! Tunnels Tours are the hot new must-do adventure in Cape Town but numbers are limited so anyone interested really does need to book in good time. For prices and all other information contact Matt Weisse.

7. Into The Blue Scuba Centre

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Into The Blue Scuba Centre

Into The Blue Scuba Dive Centre situated in Cape Town is your one stop scuba dive shop. We offer a range of courses from beginner to advanced. There are also a number of first aid and speciality courses, for those who want to take scuba diving further. All our scuba courses are approved by PADI.Our dive centre is equipped with an onsite swimming pool that we use for individual tutelage, but we can comfortably handle large groups with our off-site facilities.We are conveniently located in Sea Point Cape Town, close to many popular hotels as well as the V&A Waterfront. Public transport to our premises is excellent. For those that prefer the personal touch, we do offer a collection and drop off service in and around Cape Town.

8. Show Me Africa

Show Me Africa

Individual and Group Tours in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana. Kruger Park, Victoria Falls. Fishing. Diving. Surfing.

9. ScholtzClark Travels

ScholtzClark Travels

We offer Cape Town tours, Cape Point tours, Cape Wine tours, Township tours and unique Cape Flats tours. Our guides are here to guide you on your next memorable trip. We are a small family business, operating in the heart of the beautiful Mother City. Our tour guides are registered with years of experience.Born and raised in the beautiful city, we have lots to show you and stories to share.

10. Cape Day Out - Cape Town Tours

Cape Day Out - Cape Town Tours

It's all about creating memories that stay with you forever. Allow us to provide you with all the concierge style information and services in Cape Town. Shark cage diving, croc diving, cape peninsula tours and winelands tours, hiking, safari day trips, kayaking, helicopter flights, paragliding, skydiving, you name it! Create your own custom private tours to suit your budget.

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